Council faces calls to revise parking fees after Apex initiative. Impact review promised, focusing on broader incentives. Ipswich Parking Tariff Review Urged After Apex Free Parking Initiative Ipswich had a council meeting last Wednesday. Ian Fisher questioned Jane Riley about parking fees. He wanted to know about town center rates. Apex and Ipswich Central announced…
New parking fees in Somerset worry local businesses and tourism, potentially harming trade and independent shops. Somerset Parking Changes May Hurt Local Businesses, Tourism Chair Warns Giles Adams talked with the County Gazette. This discussion covered upcoming parking changes. Free parking could disappear from some towns. Parking charges may start on Sundays and at night.…
Proposed parking fee increases in Bury St Edmunds could reach 20%, sparking concerns from business leaders about economic impact. Bury St Edmunds Car Parking Costs Could Rise As Much As 20 Percent Bury St Edmunds parking fees might increase. The rise could be as high as 20 percent, and a business leader fears negative impacts.…
New parking fees near Portman Road incite resident anger, leading to haphazard parking during Ipswich Town matches. Ipswich Parking Chaos Intensifies After Match Day Tariff Changes Ipswich Town had a home game versus Crystal Palace on December 3. New parking fees started that day too. The price went up at Portman Road. It jumped from…
Roy’s in Sudbury refunds parking fees for shoppers spending over £5, following council agreement. Sudbury Supermarket Introduces Parking Charge Refund Scheme Hey, guess what’s happening in Sudbury? A parking refund thing started for shoppers. This helps with the new parking fees around town. Roy’s supermarket on Great Eastern Road is doing it. If you spend…
A local business owner criticizes Somerset Council’s proposed parking fee changes, citing potential harm to town center businesses. Somerset Parking Trader Calls Fees Plan Short Sighted and Damaging Susie Thomas wants officials to hear locals’ concerns. She thinks their parking ideas are not well thought out. Somerset Council wants to charge for parking. They plan…
Bridgwater’s mayor slams Somerset Council’s new parking plans, calling them greedy and harmful to the night economy. Somerset Council Parking Changes Draw Ire of Bridgwater Mayor The local council plans changes for 200 car parks. They will add charges in free parking areas, and overnight fees will apply everywhere in the county. Sunday charges will…
Free parking could end across West Somerset towns. New fees aim to address a £66 million budget shortfall. West Somerset Towns Face Parking Fee Proposal Amid Budget Crisis Somerset Council is in a tough spot right now. They plan to add 24-hour parking fees. This change affects most public car parks in West Somerset. They…
Parking fees may change in Somerset. New charges for free car parks are possible to raise revenue. Somerset Council Considers Scrapping Free Parking in County Car Parks The council will review parking fees for its car parks. This is the first review since 2023, and they want consistent pricing across the county. Some people think…
High parking fees discourage visits, pushing residents to online shopping and delivery. Salisbury City Center Parking Costs Deter Local Shoppers Arrival I drove a friend to the doctor. The office was in the city center, near the old Central Car Park which is now a new landscaped area. I waited in my car while they…